An Garda Síochána aims to deliver a consistently high level of service to every victim of crime by providing a respectful, reassuring, responsive and reliable service, addressing the needs and expectations of all victims in a non-discriminatory manner.

An Garda Síochána works to combat crime in a number of ways, one of which is through Community Policing. Community policing occurs where Gardaí and members of the community and statutory and voluntary agencies work together.

The Garda National Vetting Bureau's primary objective is to provide an accurate and responsible vetting service which enhances the protection of children and vulnerable persons through enabling safer recruitment decisions.

Improving road safety and significantly reducing the incidence of fatal and serious injury on Irish roads is the main responsibility of the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau. Roads Policing Units will focus on community protection, crime prevention and denying criminals the use of the roads.